Revamped 'Tour de OP' Program Launching This Week
Revamped 'Tour de OP' Program Launching This Week
Velodrome community announces the launch of the revamped 'Tour de OP' program on February 22nd. The program includes boosting protocols incentivizing on Velodrome with 20,000 OP weekly and a new protocol lock program.
Get ready for the revamped 'Tour de OP' program launching this week on February 22nd. 🚴💨 In addition to boosting protocols incentivizing on Velodrome with 20,000 OP weekly, we've rolled out a new protocol lock program. Check out details below. x.com/VelodromeFi/st…
Protocols locking $VELO also can qualify for our updated GovNFT lock bonus, distributing up to 5,000 (~$18,000) $OP weekly. Protocols will receive the vesting $OP as GovNFTs which they can use to participate in @OptimismGov as the tokens vest. GovNFTs go live in a few weeks.
Velodrome Enables Cross-Chain Swaps Between Base and Optimism
Velodrome has launched seamless token swaps between Base and Optimism stack chains. Users can now trade assets across these networks directly through the Velodrome platform. **Key Features:** - Direct swaps between Base and Optimism chains - No need for separate bridging steps - Built on OP Stack infrastructure This integration expands Velodrome's position as a multi-chain liquidity hub within the Superchain ecosystem, following previous deployments on Mode and BOB networks.
Ethereum Scales While App Layer Expands with Aero Launch
**Ethereum continues its scaling journey** while simultaneously expanding its application ecosystem. - The network is making progress on both infrastructure and user-facing applications - **Aero is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026** - This represents continued development in Ethereum's multi-layered approach The dual focus on scaling and app development shows Ethereum's comprehensive growth strategy beyond just transaction throughput improvements.
Velodrome Offers High-Yield LP Rewards on Ink Chain with Returns Up to 490%
**Velodrome Slipstream** is offering substantial liquidity provider rewards on Ink chain with three main pools: - **$USDT0 - $WETH**: ~490% APY - **$kBTC - $USDG**: ~435% APY - **$WETH - $kBTC**: ~212% APY Users can deposit directly on [@inkonchain](https://inkonchain.com) to start earning these yields immediately. These rates represent significant opportunities for liquidity providers looking to maximize returns on their crypto assets through automated market making. *Ready to explore high-yield DeFi opportunities? Check Velodrome's liquidity page for all available pools.*
🚀 Aero Upgrade Coming
**Velodrome & Aerodrome voters earned $200 million in rewards this year** - a significant milestone for decentralized exchange participants. **MetaDEX03 will upgrade Aero's economic engine** in Q2 2026, promising enhanced functionality for the trading platform. The announcement positions these developments as proof that **crypto can extend beyond gaming and speculation** into substantial economic utility. For detailed information: [Aero FAQ](https://paragraph.com/@aerodrome-foundation/aero-faq)
Velodrome and Aerodrome Communities Unite Under New r/Aero Subreddit
**Velodrome and Aerodrome communities are merging** under a new unified Reddit community as both protocols prepare for the upcoming Aero transition. **Key Changes:** - Old unofficial subreddit has been retired - New [r/Aero](https://www.reddit.com/r/aero/) community launched - Brings together users from both Velodrome & Aerodrome protocols **What This Means:** The consolidation reflects the protocols' evolution toward Aero next year, creating a single hub for community discussions and updates. **Join the new community** at [r/Aero](https://www.reddit.com/r/aero/) to stay connected with the latest developments.